Lyrical Breakdown of Politics As Usual - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Politics As Usual" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Jay-Z weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Politics As Usual" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Jay-Z employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Jay-Z's narrative.

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You know how we do Roc-a-Fella Forever You can catch me Skatin' through your town puttin' it down y'all relatin' No waitin' I'll make your block infrared hot I'm like Satan Y'all feel a nigga's struggle, y'all think a nigga love to Hustle behind the wheel, tryin to escape my trouble Kids stop they greetin' me, I'm talkin' sweet to keys Cursin' the very God, that bought this wreath to be My life is, based on sacrifices, jewels like ices And fools that think I slip, you fuck around You get your guys hit, they built me to be filthy On some I-do-or-die shit, for real The price of leather's got me, deeper than ever and Just think, with this here, I'm tryin' to feel made nig-ga (Pain, this pain This pain, this pain, this pain This pain, this pain, this pain again) Politics as usual (This pain again This pain, this pain This pain, this pain This pain, this...) I took my Frito to Tito in the district, blessed me with some VS somethin's I can live with, stop frontin' And for the dough I raise, gotta get shit appraised No disrespect to you, make sure you word is true I'm takin' wages down in Vegas just in case Tyson Have a major night off, that's clean money, the tax write-off You ain't seen money in your life, when it Comes to this cheese y'all like Three Blind Mice A smokin' bro, who pump Willie Ike spokes The furthest you Chiles been is the Pocanos My portfolio reads Leads to Don Corleone, nigga please Ten year feleon, heavy on the wrist, our face used With the diamond blooded Jesus and blind your face Youse for life... sharight Jigga, I keep it tight nigga (This pain, this pain This pain, this pain, this pain This pain, this pain again) Politics as usual (This pain again This pain, this pain This pain again This pain, this...) You feel my triumph never, feel my pain I'm lyin' Low in the leather Zion, the best that's ever came The game changes like, my mind just ain't right We 'gwan get this dough, I guess it ain't your night Suckin' me in like a vacuum, I remember Tellin' my family I'll be back soon, that was December 85 and, Jay-Z rise ten years later Got me wise still can't break my underworld ties I wear black a lot, in the Ac', act a lot Got matchin' VCR's, a huge Magnavox To nitch, green like spinach pop wines that's vintage It's a lot of big money in my sentence Hittin' towards a mil', lip a, written I kill like that Chick faked me one-two cat, yeah, I do dat Ain't no stoppin' the champagne from poppin' The drawers from droppin', the law from watchin', I hate 'em (Pain, this pain This pain, this pain, this pain This pain, this pain, this pain again) Politics as usual (This pain again This pain, this pain This pain, this pain This pain again) (This pain, this pain This pain, this pain, this pain This pain, this pain again This pain again This pain, this pain This pain again This pain, this...) Ahh woohoo ooh Woohoo ooh Woohoo ooh Ahh haa Ha haa, ha haa Ooh woohoo ooh Woohoo ooh Woohoo ooh Ahh haa Ha haa, ha haa